Describing neural networks as information processing system inspired by the ability of the human brain to learn from observations and to generalize by abstraction, Zhang (electronics, Carlton U., Otta
The period 2000--2002 will witness the single greatest change in global economic and business conditions ever-the realignment from traditional corporate structure to Internet-leveraged styles of brand
Learn of his early years, family and career influences. Enjoy an environment where antiques and collectibles from the past are part of everyday modern life. Be inspired by the history of simpler times
Building Product Models thoroughly presents the concepts, technology, and methods now used to work out what will become the building product model - a new, digital representation for architecture, civ
More and more African countries are falling prey to civil war and the disintegration of government authority and social order. Here, for the first time, teams of African scholars based in those countr
This book provides a synoptic introduction to the key fundamental and operational principles of MRI for medical physicists, radiologists,biochemists, and students. It addresses basic NMR principles,
Late 1990s information designers seek to edify more than to persuade, to exchange more than to foist upon. With ever more powerful technologies of communication, we have learned that the issuer of des
This text shows how to use the computer as an artistic medium in its own right. The author introduces a programming language and development environment, available on the Web, which can be downloaded
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This unique visual reference brings together almost 200 beautifully rendered drawings of trellises and gazebos, all based on authentic historic details from field and library research. This is the sec
An architect specializing in children's spaces provides information on designing residential and commercial spaces in which children are the primary users. The first part addresses anthropometric, di
Economic, energy and environmental motivations continue to drive the need for developing internal combustion engines with greater fuel economy, higher performance, longer life and engines that produce
Once again this best-selling author-illustrator delights toddlers with an irresistible lift-and-peek format that turns learning into pure fun. Each spread features a colorful geometric shape sporting
"This book thoroughly explains the application of Finite-difference Time-domain (FDTD) method to microwave structures. Providing the reader with the most comprehensive collection of material available
This timely, self-contained volume gathers information disseminated from journals, workshops, and conference proceedings to present the most recent and most important applications of symbolic analysis
For the first time in power electronics, this comprehensive treatment of switch-mode DC/DC converter designs addresses many analytical closed form equations such as duty cycle prediction, output
This exciting new book takes collaboration way beyond its traditional frontier and focuses on its creative uses -- something that is frequently left behind when collaboration is mandated. Renowned spe
This graduate-level text teaches students how to use a small number of powerful mathematical tools for analyzing and designing a wide variety of artificial neural network (ANN) systems, including thei
A total, all-in-one guide to modern landscape irrigation strategies, techniques, and hardwareLandscape Irrigation is designed to function as both a professional reference and a junior- to senior-level
The focus of this book is the modeling and analysis of cellular manufacturing systems. Cellular manufacturing, an application of Group Technology, has contributed significantly to revolutionizing the
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It is no secret that problems in the construction industry can quickly escalate into full-fledged conflicts; adversarial positions taken by the various parties involved in a project routinely lead to
"Collection of some of the best articles previously published by political scientists on the problems of democracy and development in Latin America highlight the nature of intellectual debate on the s
The C++ programming language is introduced with particular emphasis on the techniques used in real-life programs. Requiring little prior knowledge of the C programming language and working from realis
An text that addresses the subject of frequency synthesis from a systems rather than a circuit perspective. Special attention is also given to the area of sampled-data control systems as they apply to
The four real division algebras (reals, complexes, quaternions and octonions) are the most obvious signposts to a rich and intricate realm of select and beautiful mathematical structures. Using the ne
A practical overview of what to consider when designing a building's heating, cooling, ventilating and humidifying systems along with their space, power, control and other requirements. Includes the l
Explains and demonstrates the statistical and biometrical procedures for designing, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting field experiments in agronomy, breeding, long-term and pasture trials, farmi
The main focus is on the development of parallel algorithms on massively parallel computers, although some architectural issues are addressed. SIMD parallel algorithms are discussed in several general
